Donation Guidelines

Please keep the following in mind when organizing your clothing to donate:

Would you wear this item to an interview?

Does your item help to set someone up for success on the interview or for a job?

Can this item be worn by another person right away?

Will someone feel more confident when wearing this?

Please help us focus our resources by donating only items that are undamaged, clean, dry-cleaned, or ironed and on hangers (if clothing item). This ensures that it will arrive at our shop in premium condition with minimum wrinkles.

We accept all the following new or gently used items for men and women that meet the guidelines above:

Belts

Blazers

Blouses

Dresses (Work Appropriate)

Dress Shirts

Handbags

Knit or Jersey Tops

Necklaces

Pant Suits (Men's &Women's)

Scarves

Slacks

Shoes (Work Appropriate)

Sport Coats

Ties

We WILL NOT accept the following:

Briefcases

Casual/Cruise Wear

Children's Clothing

Coats

Costumes

Formal/Evening Wear

Jackets

Jeans

Khaki Pants

Outdoor/Outerwear

Polo Shirts

Sandals

Skirts

Sport/Exercise Clothing

Tennis Shoes/Boat Shoes

Umbrellas

Undergarments

Wedding Attire (Wedding Dresses & Tuxes)

WFO currently has drop-off locations for donations in Pleasanton and San Ramon. Click here for locations.

We welcome donations from apparel and accessory companies. Please contact bmercado@wardrobe.org or call (510) 463-4100 x211 for details on how to donate.